🌐 What Is SimRacing Hub?
SimRacing Hub is an independent news and information site for the sim racing community. It covers hardware, simulations, software tools, iRacing, Le Mans Ultimate, and more — all in one place, updated daily.
The site is AI-curated. That means the daily news selection, summaries and page updates are done with the help of AI tools. There are no ads, no sponsorships, no affiliate links, and no hidden agenda. Just information, collected and presented as clearly as possible.
Everything on this site is available in English and German.
👋 Who's Behind This?
Hey, I'm Thomas. I'm a German living in France, and I've been into sim racing for a while now. It started the way it usually does — a wheel, a few laps, and then suddenly you're deep into direct drive comparisons and cockpit builds at 2 a.m.
Beyond sim racing, I'm into 3D printing, tinkering with tech around the house, and more recently I've developed a real fascination with AI — not just using it, but understanding how to build things with it. SimRacing Hub is actually one of those projects: a site that combines my love for the hobby with the tools I've been learning.
I've also started creating content on YouTube, sharing what I learn along the way.
💡 Why Does This Site Exist?
Sim racing news is scattered across Reddit, Discord servers, YouTube channels, manufacturer blogs, and forums. If you want to stay up to date, you need to check a dozen different sources every day. That's fine if you have the time — but most of us don't.
I wanted a single place where the most relevant sim racing news, across all major topics, would show up every day without me having to chase it. So I built one.
The goal is simple: useful information, no noise, no sales pitch. If this site helps you find what you were looking for a little faster, it's doing its job.
⚙️ How It Works
Every morning, an automated process searches for the latest sim racing news across hardware, software, simulations and community sources. AI helps filter, summarize, and categorize the results. The site updates itself daily.
Longer-form content like the Buying Guide is researched and written with more care, combining insights from multiple community sources, expert reviews, and hands-on experience.
The site runs on GitHub Pages with Cloudflare — lightweight, fast, and free from trackers. No cookies, no analytics, no data collection.
🎯 My Setup
What I actually race on — and tinker with
Since I write about sim racing hardware, it's only fair to show what I'm actually using. This rig has evolved over the years — I started with a Fanatec CSL, moved to the Fanatec Podium DD2, and eventually landed where I am now. A lot of it is DIY, which is half the fun.
VNM Xtreme — 32 Nm
My current wheelbase after progressing through the Fanatec ecosystem. 32 Nm of direct drive — smooth, detailed, and absolutely rock solid.
Steering wheels: Conspit 300 GT, Leoxz XF1 Ultimate, esportsim FSW 2, Fanatec ClubSport Formula V2.5 X, Fanatec McLaren GT3, and the Fanatec F1 2023 Limited Edition.
Pro TierSimucube Active Pedal Pro + Simagic P2000
Brake: Simucube Active Pedal Pro — active pedal technology that dynamically adjusts resistance based on what's happening in the sim.
Throttle: Simagic P2000 — precise, reliable, and pairs well with the Simucube brake.
Pro TierDIY Motedis Aluminium Rig + SFX-100 Motion
A custom-built aluminium profile rig from Motedis — rigid, fully adjustable, and built exactly the way I wanted it. Topped with a Sparco Grid Q seat.
The rig sits on a DIY 4-actuator SFX-100 motion system, controlled by a Thanos controller running through SimHub. Seat belts are connected to a Qubic System QS BT1 direct drive belt tensioner for that extra layer of immersion.
Pro Tier — DIYTriple 32" Curved + Info Screen
Three 32-inch curved monitors in a triple setup for maximum FOV, plus a fourth screen mounted on top for additional telemetry and race information.
Several Vcore displays around the rig show the most important live data at a glance. A Stream Deck XL and a P1X Button Box handle all the controls.
High TierIntel i9-13900 • RTX 4090 • 64 GB
Intel Core i9-13900, 64 GB DDR4 RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090 on an ASUS motherboard. Plenty of power for triple-screen sim racing at high detail with consistent frame rates — even in demanding titles like Le Mans Ultimate and AC Rally.
High Tier2× Bambu Lab P1S + Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Two Bambu Lab P1S printers for FDM work — fast, reliable, and great for rig mounts, button boxes, and custom parts. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon handles resin prints for finer detail work.
Half the fun of sim racing is building and modifying the rig — 3D printing makes that endlessly possible.
Maker Corner📨 Get In Touch
Got a suggestion, found an error, or just want to say hi? Drop me a line at thomas.herbrig@gmail.com. I'm always happy to hear from fellow sim racers.